Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Flashlight lumens – How does it impact your light decision?

Choosing the right
flashlight is all the about the light, and the ability to choose the amount of light
you get is a key feature of a high-quality flashlight. The amount of light a
flashlight produces is measured in lumens, and some flashlights even have up to
3000 lumens. That’s great and all, but you don’t always need that much light.

Let’s take a look at
the most common settings you will find on most tactical flashlights and their
uses.

1 – 20 Lumens
This is about the power level of a flashlight you would use to read a book
under the covers. It is ideal for finding your car keys at the bottom of your
bag, walking outside to take the garbage out and yes reading a book under the
covers.

10 – 25 Lumens
This is the default setting for most flashlights. It is powerful enough to accomplish
most tasks and not be overpowering in a closed space. Most “emergency”
flashlights have this level of output. This setting is perfect for those random
power cuts.

36 – 60 Lumens
If you like to spend time in the great outdoors, this is the setting that you
will use most often. It is perfect for finding your way around a campsite or
lighting your way on a late night hike through the woods.

100 + Lumens
A light that generates this much lumens is considered a tactical flashlight. This
is the amount of light police officers and firefighters use when they are
called to a scene. A flashlight that emits over 80 lumens has the power to
temporarily blind an attack. Looking for a durable, affordable tactical
flashlight? Take a look at Klarus Light’s wide range.

1000 + Lumens
This is the type of light that search and rescue parties use. It has the power
to light up a forest and even further. It is ideal for finding the lost, but it
is unlikely that you will ever need this output. However, it is still good to
have just in case.

In addition to the
ability to choose lumen output, many tactical flashlights offer the ability to
select alternative lighting modes such as the strobe and SOS mode.

Don’t settle for a
flashlight with one setting; choose a flashlight that will provide the perfect
amount of light in all situations. At Klarus Light, you can choose from a
variety of different flashlights!